Nintendo's Wii was again the top-selling home console in July, though sales fell from last year. Microsoft's Xbox 360 was No. 2. NPD said it is the only console showing a unit sales increase year-to-date.

Sony's PlayStation 3 was in third place, followed by the PlayStation 2.

Electronic Arts NCAA Football 10 was the top selling game for the month, with combined sales of 689,000 units across all platforms, according to NPD.

A white Fiat van rammed into pedestrians outside enjoying a late afternoon stroll on Las Ramblas in Barcelona on Thursday killing at least 13 people and leaving hundreds injured. The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the attack.